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Man charged in fatal New Albany shooting

Joshua K Thompson, 25, of New Albany has been charged with murder.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman was shot and pronounced deceased inside a New Albany residence early Saturday morning. 

According to a New Albany police news release, officers discovered a woman deceased from a gunshot wound upon arrival at the 130 block of Village Drive. 

The victim was identified as 25-year-old Kaitlyn Lee of New Albany and was transported to the hospital.

The new release says Joshua K Thompson, 25, of New Albany has been charged with murder. 

New Albany police say the preliminary investigation determined the suspect and victim knew each other and had a preexisting relationship.

The case remains under investigation.

Lee's family members have created a GoFundMe to help pay for memorial expenses. Click here to donate. 

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